Ned Brandt Billing Address 2340 Lake Marie Drive Santa Maria, CA Cell: Fax:

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1 Providing new Ideas and Answers with new Agricultural Products. Biological and Organic Products & Patented Fertilizers for Today s Demanding Agricultural Environments. Ned Brandt Billing Address 2340 Lake Marie Drive Santa Maria, CA Cell: Fax:

2 Doc #: SOP 1-A Rev #: Title: Visitor SOP Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Created: 3/30/12 Date Revised: 12/20/13 Visitor SOP Policy: Brandt Ag Products (BAP) requires visitors to follow the company food safety, food defense (food security) and personnel safety rules when on site. Purpose: This SOP explains and details the requirements for visitors who enter the fertilizer yard areas with respect to company food safety, food defense (food security) and personnel safety rules when on site. Scope: All visitors and contractors who visit the production and storage areas. Responsibility: QA manager is responsible for the editing of the SOP with content being supplied by all levels of management. Implementation of the SOP and storage of related documents is the responsibility of the yard manager. Administration has specific responsibilities as specified in the procedures below. Procedure(s): 1.0 Visitor Security 1.1 All visitors have to stop and identity themselves to the yard manager going into the facility. 1.2 There are not pets allowed on the premises at any time. Vehicles with dogs will not be allowed to let the pets exit the vehicle at any time. There will be no exceptions. 1.3 Any growers bringing in tanks to be filled will be inspected by the yard manager. 1.4 Visitors/contractors are not allowed to be in the production and storage areas by themselves, unless specific management permission is granted. 1.5 Visitors and contractors are not allowed to take any samples equipment off site without written authorization. 1.6 Visitor and contractors are not allowed to take photographs without the permission of their host (and also permission to take a glass lens camera into the facility). 2.0 Visitors/contractors are required to be accompanied by a member of staff at all times when touring the production and storage areas

3 Doc #: SOP 1-B Title: Water Microbiological Testing SOP Date Created: 3/30/12 Rev #: Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Revised: 1/20/15 Water Microbiological Testing SOP Policy: Pioneer Supply/Brandt Ag Products maintains a program of water microbiological testing in order to confirm the microbial level of the water sources that are used. Purpose: This program helps verify the microbial level of the water. This SOP details the water sampling program, results analysis and corrective action management for water testing. Scope: This SOP does not cover microbial sampling techniques and also does not cover microbial analysis methodology. All water sources used in the storage and production operations are within the scope of this SOP with the exception of fire suppression systems. Procedure(s): 1.0 General 1.1 Water used in the production and storage areas for cleaning equipment, washing out totes/tanks, cleaning the facility, hand washing meeting EPA Drinking Water Standards. (Fire suppression water is exempt from this requirement). 1.2 As well as performing in-house/contracted microbial water testing, copies of Primus Labs water testing results are kept of file. 1.3 Microbial water testing frequency of 12 times per year. 1.4 All sampling equipment is supplied by the 3 rd party laboratory.

4 1.5 All water sampling is performed as per the sampling instructions supplied by the 3 rd party laboratory. 2.0 Water Sampling Points 2.1 Water sampling points:- Sample Point # Area R10M02 Ray and Main Well Head Sample Point Description 3.0 Microbiological Results Processing 3.1 Results are received and are sent to the BAP for immediate review 3.2 All results are forwarded to the maintenance management. 3.3 Results are reviewed against previous records to see if there is any trend to the results. 3.4 Results filed in chronological order. 4.0 Above Acceptable Results 4.1 Where results are higher than the acceptable tolerance corrective actions are to be implemented. 4.2 The out of specification result is reviewed immediately and corrective actions decided. Depending on the severity of the results and the use of the water, the corrective actions vary in scope from retesting, pathogen testing, inspections of pipes and tanks, all the way to full recall of potentially affected products. Testing performed by : Primus Labs, Santa Maria, CA

5 Doc #: SOP 1-C Title: Receiving Product SOP Date Created: 3/30/12 Rev #: Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Revised: Receiving Products via Commercial or BAP Policy: All commercial trailers are inspected for cleanliness, MSDS, Labels, BOL and Product purity. Purpose: trucks must be clean, secure and pure. From a food safety perspective this SOP outlines shipping trailers inspections explaining the types of inspections, frequency and corrective measures. Scope: Shipping trailers for all goods entering the operation. Sanitation applies to all the trailers and finished goods.. Procedures: 1.0 Shipping Trailer Sanitation and Quality Control Inspections 1.1 All trailer entering must be clean. Each trailer is checked for cleanliness issues prior to unloading. This is includes a visual inspection and also checking for any off odors. 1.2 All loads entering yard must have a BOL that matches up with a P.O. All units must match up with P.O. 1.3 If there are any issues noted, then the trailer is not unloaded until notifying BAP representative. 1.4 Samples may be drawn randomly to be tested by BAP on-site or sent off for 3 rd Party Inspection. 1.5 Third Party testing is for Food Safety and or Product Label Specifications 1.6 On site testing is for ph and Specific Gravity measurements 2.0 Compliance 2.1 All samples are taken randomly or upon request of supervisor 2.2 All results all kept on file for 2 years. 2.3 Failure of onsite test will result in rejection of material.

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7 Doc #: SOP 1-E Rev #: Title: Totes and Tank Checks SOP 1-E Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Created: 3/30/12 Date Revised: Totes and Tank Checks SOP Policy: All totes and tanks are inspected for cleanliness, cracks, leaks, secure lids, working valves and valve caps Purpose: Totes and tanks must be clean, leak tight and secure. From a food safety perspective this SOP outlines tote and tank inspections explaining the types of inspections, frequency and corrective measures. Scope: Tank and totes for all finished goods being stored or leaving the operation. Sanitation, applies to all the trailers, tanks and totes while soundness applies to all trailers, tanks and totes carrying finished goods. Responsibility: QA Manager responsible for SOP development. Shipping staff and shipping QC staff. Procedures: 1.0 Shipping Tote/Tank Sanitation Inspections 1.1 All totes and tanks used must be clean. Each is checked for cleanliness issues prior to loading. This is includes a visual inspection for leaks, cracks, foreign material and also checking for any off odors. 1.2 All totes or tanks to be filled with an organic product will first have to have completed the SOP 1-F. 1.3 If there are any issues noted, then the tote or tank is not loaded until corrective actions are applied i.e. the trailer is correctly cleaned out. 1.4 If a customer/buyer has contracted the trailer, the yard manager informs Ned Brandt of any problems. Ned Brandt communicates the issue to the customer/buyer 2.0 Shipping Totes and Tanks Soundness Checks. 2.1 Each tote or tank that is destined to be loaded shall be inspected for leaks, caps and lids. 2.2 Each trailer carrying a product must have all the safety devices required by DOT and DMV.

8 Doc #: SOP 1-F Rev #: Title: Equipment Storage and Sanitation SOP Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Created: 3/30/12 Date Revised: 1/15/14 Equipment Storage and Sanitation SOP Policy: Equipment Storage and Sanitation are part of the master cleaning schedule. All cleaning operations on this/these piece(s) of equipment are performed as per this Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP). Records of this cleaning are maintained; see form SOP 1-OSL Purpose: Sanitation is a key food safety requirement and therefore must be performed properly. This Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) details the cleaning instructions for equipment noted in the scope and different frequencies. Scope: Equipment scope for this SSOP:- Totes, tanks, trailers, transfer pumps, injector pumps, transfer hoses, valves, cam locks Frequencies:- Frequency is determined by necessity and or change of product Responsibility: QA/sanitation manager are responsible for the development of the SOP. Production and yard employees are responsible for the implementation of the SOP. Employees involved in sanitation operations are trained, see SOP 1-OSET 1.0 Materials Used Listing :- Chemical Type Sodium Hypochlorite 3% Product Trade Dilution PPE Comments Name Bleach 1cup to 1 gallon Gloves, Boots High Pressure Spray Sanitizer concentrations are tested and recorded on form SOP 1-OSL.

9 Doc #: SOP 1-L Rev #: Title: Product Testing SOP Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Created: 3/30/12 Date Revised: Product Testing SOP Policy: Brandt Ag Products (BAP) maintains a program of product testing in order to gauge the status of the products being received or blended. Purpose: This program helps verify the status of products plus also meet CDFA Requirements. This SOP details the product sampling program, results analysis and corrective action management for product testing. Product testing is limited by sampling method, number of samples taken, testing methodology and other variables these factors are considered when reviewing results. Scope: Raw material, work in progress and finished products. This SOP does not cover microbial sampling techniques and also does not cover microbial analysis methodology. This SOP covers testing performed by Third Party Laboratories and in-house laboratory testing. Procedure(s): 1.0 General 1.1 Product testing is performed as required by CDFA guidelines and BAP needs. 1.2 Copies of supplier product testing results are kept on file. 1.3 Product testing frequency is based on random deliveries into BAP and blends manufactured by BAP. 1.4 All product testing is performed by either 3 rd party or in-house testing. 1.5 All sampling equipment is supplied by the 3 rd party laboratory or by BAP. 1.8 All samples are stored as per the requirement by BAP on site. 1.9 The samples are either picked up or to delivered to the 3 rd party laboratory on or near the same day that the samples are taken. 2.0 Product Testing Sampling Plan 2.1 Samples are taken during off load of bulk shipments or samples from totes. Samples are taken at the conclusion of a blend/mix.

10 Bulk Tank Sanitation Log, 2010 Area/Equipment Location Rhizi-pro PS 9/24/2014 Bio-Gro Bio-SB PS 10/9/2014 Nick/Ned Organic Tank P-6 PS Sept 4, 2013 Ned/Nick Organic Tank Bio RhiziPro PS Nov 12, 3013 Ned/Nick Organic Tank SB PS 1/23/14 Nick Area/Equipment Location Organic Tank LFK PS 8/12/2014 Nick/Ned Premium 6 PS 9/24/2014 Bio-Gro

11 Doc #: SOP 1-OSET Rev #: Title: Organic Sanitation Employee Training SOP Prepared By: Ned Brandt Date Created: 3/30/12 Date Revised: Organic Sanitation Employee Training SOP Policy: Brandt Ag Products ensures that all employees involved in the sanitation programs are suitably trained with respect to performing cleaning operations in terms of both food safety, organic certification (NOP Guidelines) and personal safety. Purpose: Sanitation crew training is provided to ensure sanitation is performed correctly and safely. This SOP explains how the company delivers sanitation crew training to new hires and existing employees. This SOP also notes recording requirements. Scope: Restricted to employees involved in the sanitation operations in the storage and production areas. Responsibility: QA manager (Ned Brandt) responsible for the development of the SOP. Delivery of training and ensuring the right training is delivered to the right employees is joint responsibility between HR, QA and Sanitation Crew Managers. Procedure(s): 1.0 General 1.1 All employees involved in sanitation operations are trained so that they understand how to perform their roles properly in order to ensure that the sanitation programmes are executed correctly thereby helping to ensure that the operations food safety program is maintained. 1.2 All employees involved in sanitation operations are trained so that they also understand the occupational safety requirements for their jobs. 1.3 The training records are maintained 2.0 Cleaning Requirements for Organics 2.1 All equipment cleaning must be performed in the rinse catch basin area 2.2 All containers must be free of foreign material. 2.3 After containers are free of all foreign material a sanitizer solution must be used to decontaminate the interior, lid and valve areas.

12 Critical Control Point List BAP Fertilizer Yard A. Visitors B. Well water C. Commercial Trucks In D. Grower Trucks In E. Totes and Field Tanks In/Out F. Storage of Hoses/Pumps/Valves/ Cam Locks G. Restroom H. Secured tank lids I. Containment Yard J. Containment Fence K. Washout Containment L. Periodic Product Sampling Critical Control Point List BAP Fertilizer Yard A. Visitors B. Well water C. Commercial Trucks In D. Grower Trucks In E. Totes and Field Tanks In/Out F. Storage of Hoses/Pumps/Valves/ Cam Locks G. Periodic Product Sampling

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